Parking
All students, faculty, and staff are required to purchase a parking permit to park on STC property.
Spaces labeled "visitor" are only for use with a Visitor Parking Permit. Visitors may also get a no-cost temporary permit if no visitor spaces are available.
Find complete details for STC's traffic and parking rules, including citations, violations, citation appeals and forgiveness, plus more.
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Parking FAQ
- Do I have to obtain a permit to park on any of the STC Campuses?
Yes, all students, faculty, and staff must purchase a parking permit for each vehicle or motorcycle that will be parked on South Texas College property.
Visitors are allowed to park in spaces labeled “visitor” without obtaining a temporary parking permit. If a visitor parking space is not available, visitors will need to obtain a temporary parking permit at no cost on the STC parking portal.
- How do I obtain a parking permit?
Please follow the steps on the Parking Permit Purchase Instructions.
- What do I need to obtain a permit?
You will need your vehicle information, mailing address, and payment method to purchase a parking permit through the STC parking portal.
- How will I get my parking permit?
Once purchased, the parking permit will be mailed to the address that was provided on the STC parking portal. Please allow two weeks for delivery.
- What if I use a different car to come to campus?
Each vehicle or motorcycle requires a separate parking permit. Temporary parking permits are available for a short duration and can be requested through the STC parking portal.
- What if the citation is not paid?
If the citation is not paid a hold will be placed on a student or employee record. All outstanding citations must be paid in full before purchasing a parking permit.
- Who may park in a handicapped space?
These spaces are reserved for individuals who have been issued a valid disabled placard/license plate issued by the state of Texas.
For more information regarding SB 792 - Disabled Veteran Plates and Parking Privileges, please click on the link https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/body-files/SB792_DV-Plates-Parking.pdf.
- Who may appeal a citation?
Any person who has received an STC administrative parking citation may file an appeal request to have the citation reviewed by the STC Traffic and Parking Citation Appeals Committee.
- How is a citation appealed?
Please follow the steps for Appeals of Administrative Citations.
- How often do I renew my parking permit?
Parking permits are only valid though August 31st therefore, a new parking permit will need to be purchased prior to the permit expiring.
- When do I remove my permit from my vehicle?
It is recommended that permits be removed when association with the college is terminated, when a replacement permit has been issued, upon expiration or revocation of the permit.
- Do I need to purchase another permit if my car was sold, traded in, or no longer have the vehicle for another reason?
Yes, a parking permit is required for each vehicle and cannot be transferred from one vehicle to another.
